Abdominal Breathing (Noun)
Meaning
Breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles; "abdominal breathing is practiced by singers".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Deep abdominal breathing can help to slow down the heart rate and reduce stress and anxiety.
- Abdominal breathing is practiced by singers to expand their lung capacity and control their pitch.
- To do abdominal breathing, place one hand on the stomach and the other on the chest, and take deep breaths that raise the stomach but not the chest.
- By using abdominal breathing during childbirth, women can help to reduce pain and promote relaxation.
- The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of abdominal breathing during the meditation exercise to help students focus and calm their minds.